Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Damien Dauphinée

Damien M. Dauphinée, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FCCWS, FAPWCA is board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also board certified in Wound Management by the American Academy of Wound Management. Dr. Dauphinée (pronounced Daw-fin-ay) has special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and trauma, as well as, peripheral nerve injuries. He is one of roughly 450 surgeons in the world trained by noted plastic and hand surgeon A. Lee Dellon, MD in surgical techniques to restore sensation and relieve the pain associated with certain types of peripheral neuropathy. He served as President of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons in 2009. In 2005, Dr. Dauphinée had his research on peripheral nerve injuries in diabetic patients published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Recently, he was chosen to write the chapter on peripheral nerve surgery in diabetic patients for the latest edition of McGlamry’s Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, commonly known as the preeminent surgical textbook for foot and ankle surgeons. In 1999, he co-authored the chapter on “Heel Pain” for the previous edition of the Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Dauphinée completed a mini-fellowship in external fixation techniques at the Russian ILIZAROV Scientific Centre for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics (RISC-RTO) in Kurgan, Russia. During this intensive 6 week program he mastered techniques developed by Russian orthopaedic surgeons for treating complex musculoskeletal deformities in the lower extremity using the Ilizarov method. Dr. Dauphinée is credentialed in Hyperbaric Medicine and is currently Co-Medical Director for the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at North Texas Hospital in Denton, TX. His wound care practice has won industry awards for outcomes in chronic wound care and limb salvage and was awarded an educational grant by Smith + Nephew in 2003. He was awarded the Young Practitioner of the Year by the Texas Podiatric Medical Association in 2005 and received the Merit Award in 2008 for service to the Association. Dr. Dauphinée lectures nationally and internationally on the subjects of diabetic limb salvage, hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic wounds, and peripheral nerve pathology and
treatment. He is a founding partner and serves on the Board of Directors for North Texas Hospital
in Denton. Dr. Dauphinée has been practicing in Denton County since 1999 and is a member of
the medical staff at North Texas Hospital in Denton, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, Denton Regional Medical Center, the Medical Center of Lewisville, Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton, Integrity Transitional Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Mayhill Rehab Hospital. He is married to Rachelle, a jewelry designer, and they live in Argyle, TX with their son, Alexander.

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Dr. Nicole Hancock

Nicole D. Hancock, DPM, FAWPCA, AACFAS received her podiatric medical degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami. She completed a three year residency program at the Houston Podiatric Foundation in Houston, TX where she received her surgical training and focused extensively on forefoot and rear foot surgery as well as diabetic wound care and limb salvage.

Dr. Hancock is a native Texan who completed her undergraduate degree at The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She joined Dr. Dauphinée at his Lewisville and Denton offices in July of 2006. Dr. Hancock is a Physician Certified in Wound Care by the Council for Medical Education and Testing (CMET) and a member of the medical staff at the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at North Texas Hospital. She is on staff at multiple hospitals including North Texas Hospital
in Denton, Denton Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, Medical Center of Lewisville, Integrity Transitional Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Mayhill Rehab Hospital. Dr. Hancock is a DPM Mentor and is actively involved in Diabetes Foot Care Education in the North Texas
community. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Hancock treats a wide range of foot conditions and has a special interest in pediatric and geriatric patients. She resides in Lewisville with her husband Jason and their two dogs, Roxie and Rylee.

Dr. Jason Hancock

Jason Hancock, DPM, AACFAS was born and raised in a small town in Georgia. He graduated from Valdosta State University
where he received a Bachelors of Science degree. He completed his professional medical education at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, where he also met his wife. Residency training brought Dr. Hancock to Texas, where he trained at one of the top programs in the United States. His training centered extensively on forefoot and rear foot surgery, as well as, diabetic wound care and limb salvage. After working for an orthopedic group in the Hurst area for one year, he joined Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas, PA in January of 2008.

Dr. Hancock's practice encompasses the complete realm of podiatric medical care from the pediatric patient to the geriatric patient. He is a member of the medical staff at North Texas Hospital in Denton, Denton Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, Medical Center of Lewisville, Integrity Transitional Hospital, Atrium Medical Center, Mayhill Rehab Hospital and is on the medical staff at the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at North Texas Hospital.

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Janine Harnois, Practice Administrator

Janine is originally from California. She started working in the Medical Field after attending Medical Assistant School in 1988. She has worked in many different specialties including OB-GYN and Ophthalmology, before moving to Texas in 1999. She started off as the Front Office Coordinator at Medical Center of Lewisville's Comprehensive Wound Healing Center shortly after moving to Texas, where she first met Dr. Dauphinée. They developed a wonderful working relationship and in 2004 Janine joined his Practice as his Office Supervisor in the Lewisville office. In July 2007, she was promoted to Practice Administrator of Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas, PA. She lives in Lewisville with her husband David and their children Jason and Shayla. She is also involved in the PTA and volunteers her time for school events. Their extended family includes their dogs Pepper and CoCo.

 

Lindsay Lee, RN, EMTP - Clinical Testing Coordinator

Lindsey Lee has been with Dr. Dauphinée's practice since January, 2006. She is a Licensed and Nationally Registered Paramedic and is also certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Emergency Care. Lindsey recently obtained her state certification as a Firefighter and works with a local fire department. Lindsey became certified to perform Neurosensory Testing with the Pressure-Specified Sensory Device (PSSD) in January, 2007. She is the testing coordinator and chief technician for the neurosensory and vascular testing offered at Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas, PA. She lives in the Denton area with her Mom and 3 dogs Mickey, Shadow and Sheba.

Cassie Smith, NRCMA, PMAC – Surgery Scheduling Coordinator


Cassie Smith, NRCMA, PMAC has been with Dr. Dauphinée's practice since July, 2004. She received her Certification as a Medical Assistant from High Tech Institute in September, 2004 where she also became certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She went on to become a certified Podiatric Medical Assistant in January, 2005. Cassie became certified to perform Neurosensory Testing with the PSSD and was also certified as a Podiatric Medical Radiology Assistant in November, 2004. She began as Dr. Dauphinée’s Front Desk Receptionist and 4 months later became his primary Medical Assistant. She is currently the Surgery Scheduling Coordinator and PSSD Technician. Cassie lives in The Colony with her 2 kids, Dakota and Chloe.

Katina Butler - Business Office/Denton, Account Receivable Coordinator

Katina Butler is a medical billing and collections specialist and joined our Business Office in July 2008. She “fell” into the medical field in 2001 and continues to blossom in the area with 10+ years of experience. Her goal is to provide the highest level of professional customer service while assisting patients in understanding the billing process. Katina Butler is a native Memphian (TN) and is blessed with a beautiful family (husband and 3 precious boys). Acceptance to the UNT School of Music’s Vocal Performance Department brought her to the North Texas area over a decade ago, where she still resides today. Music has always been her passion and outlet so you might see her performing or speaking around town at various events. She is also the Music Director at her local Church and teaches privately. Katina loves family life and is very involved in supporting her husband and children in their many activities and aspirations.

Sue Bozarth - Denton Front Office

Mrs. Bozarth joined Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas, PA in May 2008. She is a native of California where she worked in the coffee industry for 19 years before relocating to Texas in 1993. After settling in the area, she began working for a company in Denton where she thrived in accounting and customer service. She currently lives in Valley View with her husband Robert of 41 years. Together they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren

Michelle Ellenberg, RMA, NCPRT - Medical Assistant

Michelle joined our office staff in June 2008. She attended ATI for her medical assistant training and was an intern at our Lewisville office before being hired as a medical assistant.

Michelle is certified in PADnet Vascular testing and is trained as a Podiatric Medical Radiology Assistant. Prior to her medical assisting career, she was a supervisor for 3 years at a well known retail store. She is a recently relocated Floridian and lives in the Carrollton area with her husband, her daughter and two dogs. Her interests are spending quality time with her 7 year old daughter, reading and traveling.

Grisell Juarez, RMA, NCPRT - Medical Assistant

Grisell became an extern at our practice in April 2009 and joined our staff after completing her training at ATI in July 2009. Grisell is certified in CPR and is trained as a Podiatric Medical Radiology Assistant. She is also credentialed to perform PADnet vascular testing in our office. Grisell moved to North Texas 2 yrs ago from Virginia with her family. She resides in Denton with her husband Edgar and their two beautiful daughters Rosalyn and Raquel and also her parents. Grisell enjoys reading in her spare time, as well as, dancing and spending time with her family. Grisell strives to continue to improve in her medical career and has a bright outlook on the future.

Jordan Rios, RMA – Medical Assistant

Jordan is the newest medical assistant and joined our staff in December 2009. She attended ATI and received certification in CPR and first aid. She began as an intern at our office and has recently joined our team as a full time staff member. She has a 2 year old son and enjoys spending time with him, as well as, playing golf and hunting.